Imperfection or bodily deformity excluding men from the priesthood, and rendering animals unfit to be offered in sacrifice (Leviticus 21:17-23; 22:19-25). The Christian church, as justified in Christ, is "without blemish" (Ephesians 5:27). Christ offered himself a sacrifice "without blemish," acceptable to God (1 Peter 1:19).

Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (v. t.) To mark with deformity; to injure or impair, to mar, or make defective, either the body or mind.

2. (v. t.) To tarnish, as reputation or character; to defame.

3. (n.) Any mark of deformity or injury, whether physical or moral; anything that diminishes beauty, or renders imperfect that which is otherwise well formed; that which impairs reputation.